Groundsman of the year 2009

This week Preston North End head groundsman Peter Ashworth will find out whether he has won the 2009 Championship groundsman of they year award. The Score has been behind the scenes with Ashworth at Deepdale to provide extensive coverage of his role and his nomination. Have you been paying attention?

This quiz will test your knowledge of the 2009 Championship groundsman of the year nominees, Preston North End head groundsman Peter Ashworth, former head groundsman Peter McCallion and Deepdale's controversial plastic pitch.

Created by: Tom Hyde
  1. Where is this year's groundsman of the year awards ceremony being held?
  2. What is the name of Preston North End's award nominee?
  3. Which two clubs make up the other two award nominees
  4. Who was the winner of the 2008 Championship groundsman of the year award?
  5. What milestone is Preston North End's former groundsman Peter McCallion about to reach in employment at Deepdale?
  6. Which stadium's playing surface came under heavy criticism during FA Cup semi final weekend?
  7. In what year did Preston North End install an artificial playing surface at Deepdale
  8. In what year was the decision taken to rip up Deepdale's infamous plastic pitch?
  9. Who does Preston North End head groundsman describe as the 'standard setter' in football groundsmanship?
  10. What occupation did Preston North End head groundsman Peter Ashworth originally wish to pursue?

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